President, TSSI Consulting, LLC

• Jun 2012 - Present

There is a relatively small segment of leaders in the business world; individuals who seem able to build relationships, trust, and rapport with almost anyone, and then can broker those relationships and make connections between people, create partnerships and alliances, and motivate forward momentum to ‘get things done.’ Patrick Savage is one of those people. Mr. Savage has been engaged in emergency communications in a variety of ways since 1986 when he worked as a communications supervisor in the United States Navy. He has led a wide range of projects throughout his career, from implementing systems for large, complex agency consortiums to large cities, to smaller communities and counties. He has completed facility assessments and security reviews, and managed new construction of mission critical facilities. He has completed detailed operational assessments, and he has developed RFP’s for Public Safety systems and other technology and support systems. Mr. Savage has also provided judicial expertise and expert testimony in legal matters involving Public Safety Automated Systems. Mr. Savage has spent a significant amount of time over the past few years contracted to implement a Project Management Office (PMO) for a mid-sized technology company, and served as its interim Director. He now consults and manages back office project staff to assist the current PMO Director and other operational elements within the company. During his time working, he has been instrumental in helping to define, develop, and implement advanced project management processes, led significant change in how project management serves the corporate executive team, and has provided strategic insight and reporting on projects and programs to senior management. His efforts, and the efforts of his team of talented professionals, have helped this industry-leading company provide a level of project management services that vastly outshines its competitors. Show less

Project Adminstrator - Project Management Office

• Aug 2015 - Present

Senior Consultant

• Feb 2010 - Dec 2012

Along with continued role as PM on some projects, and serving as a technical resource on Automated Systems projects, duties expanded to include:- Prioritize project manager assignments and ensure project manager “fit” with project requirements; collaborate with functional leaders in establishing project teams.- Balance project manager workloads.- Mentor project managers under my supervision to ensure application of best practices and Division required activities.- Ensure knowledge transfer to project managers regarding procedural requirements and lessons learned.- Ensure project management staff members receive guidance regarding responsibilities and performance expectations.- Participate in regular project reviews with project managers.- Ensure corrective measures are initiated in projects when necessary, and full disclosure regarding the project issues are communicated within the appropriate chain of command.- Perform tasking as required for the supervision and management of project managers assigned to my team.- Assist the DPMO in the development and evaluation of methodologies, guidelines, training, and management of the PMO. Show less

Project Manager/Telecommunications Specialist III

• Sep 2006 - Apr 2010

Responsibilities include:- Coordinate resources and planning across multiple divisions within Kimball- Provide project management for general consulting, systems procurement, and public safety facilities construction projects.- Create RFP's and other procurement documents for automated systems and services needed by client agencies- Lead the development of reports, analyses, and project presentations- Consult with clients on specific agency needs, providing subject matter expertise in areas of automated systems, government legislation, and industry best practices- PSS, WBS and detailed task list creation Show less

Solution Consultant

• Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

Primary Responsibilities:• RFP analysis and coding.• Pre-sales consulting, discovery, and software solution analysis.• Software demonstrations – from large, single jurisdiction agencies to complex multi-jurisdictional agency consortiums and County environments. • Trade show set-up and presentation

Project Manager - Public Safety Division

• Sep 2002 - Jan 2006

Primary Responsibilities:• Implement software solutions for CAD, Police Records, Fire Records, Corrections Management, Mobile Communications and Field Reporting applications.• Coordinate, define, and implement data conversions.• Determine and actuate hardware/software implementation plan.• Coordinate all on-site training for administrators and users. Coordinate all administrative and accounts receivable functions/ activities for individual accounts.

Systems Engineer

• Sep 1999 - Sep 2002

Primary Responsibilities:• On-site analysis of customer software usage, systems procedures, policies/procedures, manpower, training levels, and software knowledge.• Review of system settings in the AS/400 environment, New World-specific software, and PC interfaces.• Consulting on software use/purchase, implementation, hardware specifications, building/facility design, policies and procedures, manpower, and training.• Provide written presentation on analysis results/ recommendations. • Perform corporate reporting, accounts receivable functions, scheduling, and other organizational responsibilities. Show less

Manager, Implementation Services Division

• Aug 1997 - Sep 1999

Primary Responsibilities:• Managing all aspects of customer and field service for public safety and court management software.• Oversee initial implementation of new clients, including several complex multi-jurisdictional environments.• Supervise all project managers, application specialists, and trainers (Staff of 5 - 7).• Perform consulting for customer base on communications implementation, protocol and procedures.• Coordinate with Software Development Managers to ensure positive corporate direction.• Provide managerial input on the directional focus of the company as appropriate. Show less

Project Manager - Public Safety Division

• Aug 1996 - Sep 1997

Primary Responsibilities:• Determine and manage overall software project implementation requirements.• Advise customer on policy and procedure changes, updates, and enhancements.• Determine and actuate entire hardware/software implementation plan.• Coordinate all on-site training for administrators and users of software.